 She was the wife of Lionello d'Este, and the picture might have been painted at the time of their marriage in 1433.Another suggestion identifies this fresh and young face as Ginevra d'Este, because of the sprig of juniper on the sleeve - though this may simply be an emblem of happiness and not a pun on her name.She was the unfortunate niece and wife of the redoubtable Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, who subjected Romagna to fire and arms, and whose shameless "affaire" with Isotta degli Atti was the scandal of the age.